National Cadet Special Activities (NCSA) have been announced. If you wish to
see what is available, please check out their website at
http://www.ncsas. com/. Once you have decided which NCSA is right for you,
please see the instructions below for application procedures. Please read
carefully, don't miss an important step that will keep you from going
to your National Activity.

*NCSA Application Instructions*

Some NCSAs have special application instructions, you will have to go to
their individual pages for those instructions. For Most NCSAs, you will use
the following application instructions.

1. You will need to go to CAP's eServices page at www.capnhq.gov. Login to
your account. Applications open *1 December 2009* and close *15 January 2010
*.
2. Find the NCSA Application on the Left hand side of your screen.
3. Go through each page of the application.
4. At the end when you review your application, please print 2 copies. One
for yourself and one to send to Wing. (Recommendation: save a copy to your
computer)
5. Download the following form to apply for slotting for Texas Wing:
TXWGF31R (NCSA Resume Supplement). The form can be found at
http://www.texascad et.org/resources /index.html.
6. Please have you Squadron Commander go on to his/her eServices page at
www.capnhq.gov and go into their *Event Administration* on the right hand
side of the page. They will need to choose *Unit Approval* on the left hand
side and approve your application for it to go up to wing to be approved.
7. Please have your Squadron Commander sign your CAPF31 and your
TXWGF31R*(don' t forget to check the Safety Participation Box
)*.
8. Please send your completed applications (both the CAPF31 and the
TXWGF31R) to Jane Smalley using any one of the following ways not later than
*7 February 2010*. Slotting and approvals end on 15 February 2009.
A. Jane Smalley, Maj, CAP
NCSA Application
416 Victorian Drive
Waxahachie, TX 75165
B. You may scan and email it to TXNCSA@gmail. com or
C. You may fax it to 972-938-8626.

*IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A TXWGF31R WITH YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE
APPROVED TO GO!*
Other Notes:
1. Be sure to get all approvals necessary before you send your hard copy
application to the DCP.
2. FILL OUT THE TEXAS WING FORM 31R
3. Squadron Commanders, please check prerequisites for these activities
before signing the applications. Some have age limits, some have
requirements for upper level math, some require a great deal of special
equipment.
4. If you REALLY want to go to a NCSA, apply for the less popular ones.
5. If you want to go to a NCSA but don't have the funds, start looking for
scholarships or do fundraising at your squadron.
Questions? Feel free to email.

The deadline for NCSA - National Cadet Special Activities Application is *15
January 2010*. If you DO NOT APPLY ONLINE by this date, you will not be
able to go. DO NOT DELAY.
Jane Smalley, Maj, CAP
Director of Cadet Programs, Texas Wing
Commander, Red Oak Cadet Squadron
469-454-6831 (H)
979-574-5763 (C)
JBSmalley@hotmail. com

Cadets who earned a promotion in October:  Congratulations! (Remember to stay after the meeting to have your picture taken for posting!)     Cadet Raines earned a promotion to C/Airman.   Cadet Todd earned a promotion to C/Airman.   Cadet Marquez earned a promotion to C/Senior Airman.   Cadet Blackburn earned a promotion to C/Senior Master Sergeant. He also earned the Red Service Ribbon and the Cadet Recruiter Ribbon.   Cadet Cooper earned a promotion to C/Senior Master Sergeant.   Cadet Bruce earned a promotion to C/Chief Master Sergeant.   First Sergeant Sten earned a promotion to C/Chief Master Sergeant.

Phoenix Squadron will conduct a field training exercise at Eagle Mountain National Guard Facility.
In order to participate in this overnight activity, You will need to have your 101 card, Ground Team equipment (at least a 24-hour pack and equipment to camp overnight).
You can get more info about qualifications and equipment through our Emergency Services page. Cost is $10 paid in advance. You will also need a signed TXWGForm31A from your parents to participate. If you have any questions or problems in acquiring necessary equipment, contact Major Bowman.

As the Activities Officer for the Squadron, SM Pophin request that you check your school calender for Spring Break and and post it under comments section related to this article.  There is a strong possibility that we are going to be able to plan a big event during the spring break period. So click on comments and let us know.

Policies and procedures for our squadron can be found in a new page that has been added to the squadron website. That page can be found here. Be sure and look at this from time to time and make sure that your subordinates do a well.

Several of our new cadet officers have been wondering about Staff Duty Analysis which is a requirement for promotions that they did not have when they doing the Phase 2 Achievements.
Basically it involves reading about, observing, and participating in staff duties as part of their CAP activities.
The whole story can be found in CAP Pamphlet 52-14 at http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P052_014_8605254CD870D.pdf.
Also, I encourage all cadet officers and NCOs to read and browse CAP Manual 52-16 frequently to stay familiar with the rules governing the cadet program. Consider these regulations 1) Under CAPR 52-16. On page 28, there is a chart for the SDA. 2) Under CAPP 52-14.  On pg. 4, Review the directives. On pg. 5 are the regs for how many words need to be included on your SDA. On p. 7 is a sample of the SDA.